The Bulletin

We know these life changes can be challenging. That’s why we’ve provided a variety of articles specifically written and curated to help you make the best choices for you and your family.

August 22, 2022

Honoring Funeral Wishes – Including Not Having One

A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes. However, her in-laws are none ...

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grieving widow - photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz, Dreamstime. A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes, but his family displeased and she feels conflicted. See what Ask Amy advises.
August 19, 2022

6 Nutritional Benefits of Beets That Can’t Be Beat

Beets, a vibrant, earthy root offers important nutritional benefits. The benefits of beets include boosting ...

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Benefits of beets (beetroots) include boosting brain, kidney and liver health, improving exercise performance, reducing inflammation, etc.
August 18, 2022

The Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the critical and sometimes-overlooked issue of hydration for seniors. The natural aging ...

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woman drinking water outside. Syda Productions, Dreamstime. Natural aging, medications, and dementia increase dehydration issues. SG looks at the problem and offers solutions for hydration for seniors.
August 18, 2022

Shrimp Louie: Bridge Night, Ladies’ Luncheon or Anytime

The classic California salad, Shrimp Louie, may spark entertaining memories, or it may become a ...

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A shrimp louie lunchon at the beach, with sparkling water in the back and a plate of the salad, tomatoes, and cucumbers in front, with a martini and white wine - phot by James Blinn, Dreamstime. Shrimp Louie, a classic California salad, may spark memories or become a new favorite. Try this take on the 1950 West Coast recipe.
August 17, 2022

Beware of These IRA Mistakes!

Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including ...

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woman on laptop - Photo by Dark1elf, Dreamstime. Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including conversions, indirect rollovers, RMDs, and “second half” planning.
August 16, 2022

New Protections for LGBT Seniors in Long-Term Care

Writer Terri Jones touches upon the problems that LGBT seniors face and looks at federal ...

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older gay couple - photo by Lightfieldstudiosprod, Dreamstime. LGBT seniors face added challenges, but new federal protections will guard these elders in long-term care, healthcare, and other settings.
August 16, 2022

Skin Tags: Causes, Risks, and Removal

Jason Sluzevich, M.D., of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, discusses skin tags, ...

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A look at skin tags, skin-colored growths that unexpectedly appear, and at their causes, risks, treatment, and removal.
August 15, 2022

Thrift Store Shopping Tips for Seniors

Writer and secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on ...

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thrift store donation. Photo by Ian Allenden, Dreamstime. Secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on her experience at flea markets and other resale shops.
August 15, 2022

Golden Girls Roommates Lost Their Glitter

The relationship of the Golden Girls roommates has gone south, as one often criticizes the ...

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two annoyed senior women reading books photo by motortion Dreamstime. A Golden Girls roommates relationship has soured, as one often criticizes the other “Is it senility or is she a bully?” See what Ask Amy says
August 12, 2022

Dancing for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this, ...

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A senior couple dancing outside. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this fun, entertaining, and healthy activity.